Travel to LA cuts into Bafana prep for Canada clash: ‘Little bit annoying,’ says Broos
Bafana Bafana’s fairytale run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds has hit an early hiccup.
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Diney Borges says Cape Verde ready for ‘wounded’ Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia know all about World Cup shocks. From Saeed Al-Owairan’s mazy solo winner against Belgium in 1994 to Salem Al-Dawsari’s memorable strike against Argentina in 2022, the Green Falcons have provided some of the tournament’s most iconic underdog moments.
Australia reach World Cup knockouts after goalless draw with Paraguay
SANTA CLARA, California: Australia booked their place in the World Cup's round of 32 on Thursday (Jun 25) with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay that left the South Americans facing a nervous wait to see if they will advance.
Belgium's Doku not ready for full 90 minutes against New Zealand, says coach
VANCOUVER, June 25 : Belgium winger Jeremy Doku is not ready to play the full 90 minutes against New Zealand in their crucial Group G World Cup match after returning from illness and his brief absence for the birth of his son, coach Rudi Garcia said on Thursday.
Iran trying to make nation proud despite challenges, Ghalenoei says
SEATTLE, June 25 : Iran aim to make their nation proud against Egypt with a place in the World Cup knockout stages on the line, coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Thursday, while he refused to be drawn on the Pride celebrations surrounding the game.
New Zealand eye Belgium shock as World Cup surprises fuel belief
VANCOUVER, June 25 : New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley pointed to the World Cup's string of surprises as proof his bottom-placed team can pull off an upset in their do-or-die Group G showdown with Belgium on Friday.
Egypt focused on football amid Pride celebrations, coach Hassan says
SEATTLE, June 25 : Egypt are focused on football amid complaints from their soccer association and Iran about local organisers' decision to designate the game as Seattle's "Pride Match", coach Hossam Hassan said on Thursday.
Hearts appoint Vrancken head coach on two-year deal after McInnes exit
June 25 : Heart of Midlothian have appointed Wouter Vrancken as new head coach on a two-year deal, replacing Derek McInnes who left earlier this month to join Rangers, the Scottish Premiership club said on Thursday.